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Mozilla To Build Breach Notifications Into Firefox Browser
A planned feature, currently in early testing, would alert users when they use a site that's recently been affected by a data breach
Munich Approves €49.3m Windows 10 Migration Plan
The city Linux desktop programme has come to an end with the vote to spend more than €50m euros to roll out Windows 10 desktops across the council
Online Giants, Small Businesses Criticise US Net Neutrality Repeal
The planned removal of a 2015 US law could mean more charges for large businesses and start-ups, not to mention price confusion for consumers
Tales In Tech History: Microsoft Encarta
Microsoft Encarta started life as a CD-ROM based digital multimedia encyclopedia, but the Web eventually led to its demise
Google Has Been ‘Tracking’ Android User Locations
Search engine collects location data on Android users, even when location services are switched off
Budget 2017: Government Targets AI, 5G & Driverless Car Leadership
Chancellor Philip Hammond wants UK to be at the forefront of future tech, but is his budget enough?
US Government Warns Businesses Over Intel Management Engine Flaw
Business PCs from Dell, Lenovo, HP and others contain flawed software that shipped with Intel processors
New £5m Institute Opens In Northern Ireland To Investigate Hardware Security
Queens University Belfast to host £5m institute that looks to make hardware more secure in era of IoT
Law Lessons: How Not To Owe Apple £90m For Patent Infringement
Kaya Elkiner, head of patents at Ashfords LLP, takes us through the intricacies of intellectual property and what it could mean for your business
Tech Quiz: Mozilla Firefox
What does the fox say? Find out with our Mozilla Firefox quiz!
Government’s Commitment To UK Tech Is Great, But It’s Just A Start
INDUSTRY VIEW: Tech leaders welcome commitment but say more access to funding and talent is needed
Mozilla: Superfast Firefox Quantum Is Most Significant Update Since 1.0
Firefox Quantum turns up the speed to attract users in major update to the open source browser
Windows 10 Diary: Microsoft Adds ‘Near Share’ Wireless File Sharing
Windows 10 Diary: Microsoft Adds 'Near Share' Wireless File Sharing
Tech Quiz: Australia & Technology
What do you know about technology down under?
Opera 49 ‘Reborn’ Browser Offers Integrated Chat And VR Player
Opera says users want a change and promises Opera 49 will make desktop browsing the same as using a mobile
Lenovo Takes Control Of Fujitsu’s PC Unit
Fujitsu finally offloads PC unit as Lenovo takes controlling stake for £119 million
NHS Launches API Lab To Promote Health Sector Data Exchange
NHS Digital is to collaborate with the supplier-led INTEROPen group on the development of APIs for exchanging health data
Worcestershire Trials Cross-Public Sector Data Sharing Agency
The operation, set up to promote data collaboration by any public sector organisation in the county, is thought to be the first of its kind
NCSC To Revamp Cyber Risk Management Guidance
The National Cyber Security Centre said it will aim to present a 'toolbox' of approaches for different types of organisations and situations
Government Launches Beta Of Design System For Digital Service Teams
GOV.UK Design System aims to make it easier for teams to build complex service by bringing common elements and styles into one place
Microsoft Is Not Taking On New Subscribers For Outlook.com Premium
It could be the beginning of the end for Outlook.com Premium
British Researchers Advance Toward Cable-Free Optical Broadband
A UK-led study into 'twisted light' could be a significant move toward broadband at fibre-optic speeds, but without the need for cabling
NHS’ Health And Social Care Network Goes Live With First Customer Crescendo Systems
Crescendo Systems, a digital dictation and clinical records management firm, has become the first customer on the new networking framework
McAfee Ends Government Source Code Reviews
The US security firm has banned future reviews of its products' source code by governments amidst growing tension over cyber-espionage
Tech Quiz: How Did These Tech Companies Get Their Names?
Would a rose by any other name smell just as sweet? Decide for yourself with our tech company name quiz!
Microsoft Will Stop Manufacturing The Kinect, Stifling Future Developer Potential
Niche developers may mourn is passing, but they still have the HoloLens to work on
Kaspersky Lab Obtained NSA Code From PC Also Infected With Backdoor
Kaspersky's security software had stumbled across NSA code in 2014, but the PC in question was also infected with a backdoor
IT LIFE: James Nesfield, Chirp CTO
Audiophile James Nesfield talks us through his career in IT and the work he's doing at Chirp
Microsoft Ends ‘Gag Order’ Lawsuit Against US Government
Microsoft said the US Department of Justice has changed its policy in the use of data search warrants accompanied gag orders, ending the need for the case